First taste: Champagne Salon 2013
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It’s back to business as usual at the sought-after producer of blanc de blancs from the grand cru village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger after two unusual releases: the ripe and open 2012 which was released after a change of heart by the house, and the 2008 which was only released in magnums.
Scroll down for tasting notes and scores for Champagne Salon 2013 and Delamotte 2014
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Tom Hewson’s tasting notes and scores for Salon 2013 and Delamotte 2014
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